Russian Language House

The Russian House is one of six language houses at Colorado College. It accommodates approximately 9-11 students who are interested in learning more about Russian language and culture. They share a kitchen, dining room, living room, and study, furnished with a piano. One goal of the Russian house is to provide an environment outside of the classroom where students can practice their Russian language skills.

Every year the Russian program at Colorado College selects a Cultural Program Coordinator, who is usually a native of Russia. One of the many duties of the C.P.C. includes arranging cultural activities for the house residence and community. Holding weekly Russian teas is one of the most popular events.

Natalia Khan is our Cultural Program Coordinator for 2012-13. She graduated from St. Petersburg State University (Russian Department of Philological faculty), and is working intensively on her Ph. D disseration (her research is focused on Russian spontaneous speech).

During her time as a student there were a few things she wanted to combine; her interest to Russian linguistics with its practical application and a big desire to learn about the vast world and people in it. That brought her to getting an additional degree in teaching Russian as a foreign language.

Having taught consistently for the past three years she received priceless experience from working with students of different countries such as the United States, China, Turkey, Germany, Francy, Italy, and Finland.

In her spare time she develops her personal inner world by practicing yoga, travelling, reading books and learning new things. Since she is a native of such a wonderful European city as Saint Petersburg, famous for its rich cultural diversity,she is a frequent visitor to theaters and concert halls.